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IstAnalysen

IstAnalysen, also written Ist-Analysen, are systematic examinations of the current state of a business process, IT landscape, or organizational setup. The goal is to document how work is actually performed, which resources are used, how data flows, and what performance levels exist, creating a baseline for improvements.

They cover tangible elements such as workflows, roles, information systems, data quality, and performance metrics, as

Methodology includes scoping, data collection (interviews, observations, document review, system logs), process modeling (for example BPMN

Applications are common in process optimization, digital transformation, software development, and organizational design across industries.

Limitations include potential bias in interviews, incomplete data, and the time required to document complex environments;

See also: Soll-Analysen, gap analysis, value stream mapping, BPMN, enterprise architecture.

well
as
informal
practices
and
bottlenecks.
or
flowcharts),
data
analysis,
and
validation
with
stakeholders.
The
primary
outputs
are
an
as-is
model,
a
gap
or
pain-point
analysis,
and
a
set
of
measurable
indicators.
This
forms
the
basis
for
Soll-Analysen
(future
state)
and
change
initiatives.
successful
Ist-Analysen
rely
on
cross-functional
participation
and
management
support.